Financial Aid

Several forms of financial aid assistance are available to help students with fees, books, supplies, transportation, housing, and other related educational expenses. Students apply for financial aid assistance by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or CA Dream Act Application (CADAA). Students who complete a FAFSA can be eligible for Federal and State aid. Student who complete a CADAA can be eligible for state aid. Students should only complete one of the applications (not both), according to the citizenship requirements below:

Students are eligible to complete the FAFSA if they are a:

• U.S. Citizen

• permanent Resident

• eligible non-citizen

• T Visa holder

Students are eligible to complete the CADAA if they:

• are undocumented

• have a valid or expired DACA

• are U Visa holders

• have Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

• meet the non-resident exemption requirements under AB 540

When you complete a FAFSA or CADAA, you may qualify for the following:

California College Promise Grant (formerly Board of Governors [BOG] Waiver)

Offered to qualifying California residents by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors, this Promise Grant permits enrollment fees to be waived. It’s easy to apply!

Federal Pell Grant

Offers up to $7,395 for full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree or certificate.

Cal Grants B and C

Offers between $1,094 and $1,648, respectively, for students taking 6 units or more. The application period is between October 1 and March 2. If you plan to attend LMC in the Fall, you have a second deadline of September 2; however, there are a limited number of competitive Cal Grant awards available in the Fall.

Chafee Grant

Offers up to $5,000 for current and former foster youth. www.chafee.ca.gov

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

Offers between $600 and $1,000 for students enrolled at least half-time (6 units), and is awarded to those who file by March 2 (priority deadline) and have the greatest need.

Work-Study

Provides part-time jobs for undergraduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses.

Student Loans

Loans for financing your education are available to help cover educational expenses. Eligibility is based on financial need.

Student Success Completion Grant

Offers between $2,595 and $8,000 annually to Cal Grant B and C recipients who are enrolled as full-time students (12 units).

Full-Time Free Tuition Program (No Income Requirement)

Offers up to two years of free tuition to students enrolled as full-time students.

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Students can apply to receive financial aid throughout the academic year. For more information, visit: www.losmedanos.edu/financialaid